A multidisciplinary team of specialists works together to provide care for patients and their families at Parkview Rehabilitation Center.
- Rehab-credentialed physician coordinates the rehabilitation program.
- Physical therapists take the patient through a program to increase strength, balance, endurance and mobility.
- Occupational therapists assist in maximizing self-care activities such as grooming, dressing, bathing, eating, home management and other daily tasks.
- Speech pathologists care for patients who have problems with speaking, swallowing, writing, thinking and reasoning skills.
- Recreation therapists coordinate the community re-entry program and organize leisure-based activities with individuals and groups.
- Certified rehabilitation registered nurses are specialists in rehabilitation who provide daily care.
- Certified brain injury specialists are highly trained in delivering quality care tailored to the needs of patients with brain injuries. These specialists represent a variety of disciplines: rehab nursing, rehab case coordination, neuropsychology, clinical education, clinical nursing, and physical, occupational and speech therapy.
- Registered nurses and other nursing staff members are experienced in caring for the particular needs, and promoting the independence, of rehabilitation patients.
- Neuropsychologists provide testing and counseling for patients and their families. They also work with the school system to reintegrate injured children back into the classroom.
- Nurse practitioners are master’s degree-prepared nursing specialists who offer patients and families personalized educational opportunities.
- Case coordinators provide coordination of care and serve as liaisons with other team members, including insurance case managers.
- Registered dietitians provide nutritional education and input for patients who follow specialized diets.
- Pharmacist provides medication education.
- Physician specialists are available by referral.
- Support staff members complete countless tasks that benefit patients, their families and other staff members.